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538 JKC

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,805 mi
Last recorded76,805 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration538 JKC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 76,805 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 66,746 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 65,979 miles

Exhaust generally corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad has partly crumbled on top edge

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 65,132 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 63,881 miles

Rear tyres on both sides of vehicle showing signs of age cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2018 63,074 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 62,004 miles

Exhaust flexi outer skin corroded away from pipe

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 62,004 miles

Exhaust flexi outer skin corroded away from pipe

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 60,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 60,511 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush unbonded (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush unbonded (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear link arm bush's perished badly (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 59,538 miles

Rear link arm bushes deteriorating (both sides)

Rear trailing arm bushes starting to unbond (both sides)

Pass 9 May 2014 58,383 miles

Rear link arm bushes deteriorating (both sides)

Rear trailing arm bushes starting to unbond (both sides)

Fail 9 May 2014 58,383 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear link arm bushes deteriorating (both sides)

Rear trailing arm bushes starting to unbond (both sides)

Pass 24 May 2013 56,960 miles

Rear link arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 20 May 2013 56,960 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear link arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2012 44,428 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes unbonding resulting in some but not excessive movement

nearside rear tyre on 2-3mm

offside rear tyre on 3-4mm

Pass 13 Aug 2011 41,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 36,185 miles

brake discs rusty allround

Pass 18 Nov 2009 34,526 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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538 JKC is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2007 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 74,402 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 538 JKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 19 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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538 JKC is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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